US Bridges

State Line Road over Sherman Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 1.5 Miles South of SR 67 · Structure no. 3800211

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Sherman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Line Road over Sherman Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Line Road
CrossesSherman Ditch
Location1.5 Miles South of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.52361, -84.80269
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2019)
Projected traffic164 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Line Road over Sherman Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Road over Sherman Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does State Line Road over Sherman Ditch carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Line Road over Sherman Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Sherman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.